| August 30, 2017 |
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Volume 5 Issue 21 |
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| Supervisor Todd Spitzer is Honored by OC Human Relations |
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| Mary Aileen Matheis Reappointed to the Assessment Appeals Board |
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Supervisor Todd Spitzer’s Third District appointee Mary Aileen Matheis was unanimously approved to serve again on the Assessment Appeals Board No. 4.
The Assessment Appeals Boards are important tools for taxpayers in Orange County to challenge the property assessments made by the Orange County Assessor. Board members have experience in appraising, real estate brokerage, CPA, or as attorneys and determine the value of the appraised property based upon evidence presented by the property holder and the Assessor.
Ms. Matheis is an experienced attorney and has been a wonderful addition to the Assessment Appeals Board. Supervisor Spitzer offers his congratulations to her and thanks her for her continued contribution to the board. |
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| Solar Eclipse 2017 |
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Flags at the Civic Center and the partial eclipse behind them. |
Recently, Orange County was treated to a rare event; a solar eclipse. For a few minutes, the moon covered approximately 60% of the sun, leading to plenty of excitement from people who had stepped outside from offices, homes, cars, and schools to experience the stunning spectacle.
While Orange County did not get to experience totality (where the moon completely covers the sun), this eclipse was the first totality solar eclipse to cross the continental United States since 1979.
Outside the Hall of Administration, County of Orange employees convened in the plaza to share in the solar experience. Many brought special glasses so they could safely look at the eclipse while others used tinfoil and cardboard to make “pinhole cameras” to view the eclipse. |
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County employees gather to experience the eclipse outside the Civic Center in Santa Ana. |
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| Supervisor Spitzer Expresses Deep Concern about Agencies Overseen by the Board of Supervisors |
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| Tele-Town Hall: The Easy Way to Stay Informed |
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The Hall of Administration at the Orange County Civic Center in Santa Ana. |
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Supervisor Todd Spitzer proudly held the Third District’s first Tele-Town Hall. The Tele-Town Hall is a unique opportunity for residents of the Third District to listen in over the phone and participate in discussion on topics affecting Orange County. The Town Hall is part of Supervisor Spitzer’s efforts to promote transparency in government and education of community issues.
The first Town Hall focused on homelessness, a difficult problem that requires practical and humane solutions. Supervisor Spitzer led the phone call along with Susan Price, Orange County Director of Care Coordination, for an hour-long discussion on the causes of homelessness, with facts and statistics, and how the County is working on solutions.
Residents of Irvine, Orange, Tustin, Villa Park, Yorba Linda, and the Canyons listened to the conversation. Supervisor Spitzer took questions from callers, helping to address their individual concerns and inform them of things they can do to help. Throughout the call, Susan Price shared her expertise with an in-depth and detailed conversation including Supervisor Spitzer and participating callers.
Homelessness is just the first of many important issues Supervisor Spitzer hopes to hold Tele-Town Halls to discuss. Watch for future Tele-Town Hall announcements on newsletters, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
Were you on the call? What did you think? Did you enjoy the discussion? What ways can we improve? Feel free to offer suggestions/feedback via Supervisor Spitzer’s social media accounts or by emailing Todd.Spitzer@ocgov.com or Montana.Sudul@ocgov.com, subject line “Tele-Town Hall”. |
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| El Modena High School Students Win Elks National Drug Awareness Program |
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Supervisor Todd Spitzer's Field Deputy Al Tello smiles with students from El Modena High School. |
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| Supervisor Todd Spitzer’s Field Deputy Al Tello presented a certificate to students from El Modena High School for winning Best Video for the Elks National Drug Awareness program. The students submitted their video to Orange Elks Lodge No. 1475, where they won and advance to win at the Elks’ Orange Coast District, then the California-Hawaii Elks’ Association, and finally at the National competition. At the Elks’ national conference their video, an anti-drug PSA titles “Just Say No”, was shown to the conference crowd. Their video is also available for view on Youtube and will also be shown at a school-wide assembly. Congratulations to these young filmmakers for their incredible accomplishment. |
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| Drowning Prevention Taskforce |
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Watch the video here for more information on this important cause. |
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Summer is winding down as children start heading back to school, but it is as important as ever to be diligent about water safety.
As Public Safety and Outreach Chair with the OC Drowning Prevention Taskforce, Supervisor Todd Spitzer is dedicated to raising awareness of water safety. Watch the video above (or at https://youtu.be/tBhcYCVOdto?t=450) for more information on Supervisor Spitzer’s role.
These rubber ducky's and Water Watcher badge help encourage adults and children alike to bring a buddy and never swim alone. |
Downing is the leading cause of accidental deaths by children under the age of five in Orange County, and adults age 50 and older account for 50% of drownings every year.
Drowning is 100% preventable. Barriers, such as fences around pools, help reduce a child’s ability to get near the water. Swim lessons are also encouraged to help young children and older-adults become stronger swimmers.
Pick up a Water Watcher badge from any Orange County Fire Authority Station for free. These badges provide a clear sign about who will watch the water while others are in it.
Always watch your children around water, designate a water-watcher at group events and think twice – bring a buddy and never swim alone. These important precautions will help keep everyone safer through the summer. |
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| Toll Booth Removal |
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The Toll Road booths will be removed two-per weekend starting August 14. |
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With the conversion to all-electronic tolling along the Orange County Toll Roads, toll booths are no longer needed. Starting August 14, crews will be removing 13 toll booths at 11 ramp locations throughout the Toll Roads. The following two locations in the Third District will be affected:
- September 15-17: 133 Toll Road Irvine Blvd. southbound on-ramp
- September 22-24: 261 Toll Road Irvine Blvd. southbound on-ramp
Please be aware that these ramps will be closed on the dates indicated. The majority of work on these ramps will occur between 7:00 AM and 9:00 PM and nearby resident may notice noise related to construction work. View The Toll Roads website for additional information: https://www.thetollroads.com/about/projects/975 |
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| Silverado Summer Concert Series: September 16, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
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| Anaheim/OC Job Fair Expo 2017: Wednesday, September 20 |
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| Pet of the Week |
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| Events Around the District |
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Anaheim
Hug-a-Bye Baby Storytime
Thursday, September 7, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
400 Scout Trail, Anaheim Canyon Hills
Family Storytime
Saturday, September 9, 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM
East Anaheim Branch Library, 8201 East Santa Ana Canyon Road
Irvine
Painting in the Abstract: Women Inspired by the Masters Exhibition Opening
Sunday, September 3, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Orange County Great Park, 6950 Marine Way
Orange County Great Park Famers Market
Sunday, September 3, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Orange County Great Park, 6950 Marine Way
ACC-OC Public Safety Forum
Thursday, September 7, 7:30 AM – 10:00 AM
Quail Hill Community Center, 39 Shady Canyon Dr.
Orange
Pajama Storytime
Tuesday, September 5, 6:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Orange Library Community Room, 407 E. Chapman Ave.
Orange International Street Fair
Friday, September 1 – Sunday, September 3
The Orange Plaza, Chapman Ave. and Glassell St.
Silverado
Silverado Summer Concert Series
Saturday, September 16, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Silverado Fair Grounds, 27641 Silverado Canyon Rd.
Tustin
Farmer’s Market
Wednesday, August 30, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
El Camino Real & W. 3rd St.
Tustin Community Foundation 7th Annual d’Vine Wine Affair
Sunday, September 10, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Marconi Automotive Museum, 1302 Industrial Drive
Villa Park
Preschool Storytime
Tuesday, August 29, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Villa Park Library, 17865 Santiago Blvd.
2022 City of Villa Park Strategic Plan Community Forum
Wednesday, August 30, 6:00 PM
Villa Park City Council Chambers, 17855 Santiago Blvd.
Yorba Linda
Movies in the Park: Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Friday, September 15, 8:00 PM
Hurless Barton Park, 4601 Casa Loma Ave.
For questions or comments regarding Spitzer’s E-Newsletter
please contact the Supervisor's office staff at: (714) 834-3330 or Montana.Sudul@ocgov.com
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